Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

August 12, 2016

A reflection on our impact

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator At the Food Bank of Delaware, like all businesses and agencies, we almost live and die by the numbers: how many tons of food, how…

August 11, 2016

Remembering Whitney White

Whitney White was a shining star in class 38 of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. Upon graduation in January 2015, she had completed her two-week internship…

Lessons learned from childhood key to successful parenting, career

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Sandi Hagans is no stranger to poverty or food insecurity, and perhaps that’s why she’s been so accomplished in her career as Community Based Program…

August 10, 2016

Kid C.H.E.F. at Word of Life Christian Center

By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern A hefty 18 students attended Wednesday’s latest Kid C.H.E.F. class which took place at the Word of Life Christian Center in Newark. Students learned about…

August 9, 2016

Culinary School Spotlight: Jeanne Smith

By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Like many of our other Culinary School students, Jeanne was ready for a life change. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware was…

From Farms to Table, Migrant Children Enjoy Food Prep Experience

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It might sound trite, but it’s true: Spending a day in the Food Bank of Delaware’s kitchen was a win-win for everyone involved with the…

August 5, 2016

Students Shed Light on the Difficulty of SNAP Purchases

By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Local high school juniors and seniors partaking in the EDGE Honor’s Program recently got to see exactly how difficult it is to buy a nutritious…

August 4, 2016

Rain or Shine, Our Summer Meals Program Still Delivers

By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Storm clouds and muggy weather caused a small turnout at Wilton Park on Monday, but that didn’t change how appreciative the two young girls who…

August 3, 2016

Kent County’s Bounty Farm to Fork Dinner

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The second annual Farm-To-Fork Dinner promises a pleasing mixture of formal dining served al fresco at a local dairy farm. The event on Saturday, Aug….

August 2, 2016

ManageFirst at the Food Bank of Delaware

By Kim Turner, Communications Director Many don’t know, but the Food Bank of Delaware is more than just a warehouse that distributes food to a network of hunger relief partners….